Keir Gilchrist is an English-born Canadian actor best known for his performances in both television dramas and independent films. He gained significant recognition for portraying Marshall Gregson on Showtime's acclaimed series United States of Tara.
Keir David Peters Gilchrist was born on September 28, 1992, in Camden Town, London, United Kingdom. Although born in England, Gilchrist spent much of his upbringing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He comes from a family with Scottish, English, and Northern Irish heritage.
He is the grandson of economist and former Scarborough East Member of Parliament Douglas Peters, and the nephew of financial analyst David Wilfrid Peters. His younger brother, Evan Gilchrist, is also an actor.
Keir Gilchrist began acting at a young age and steadily built a diverse portfolio of roles across film and television. He first received notable attention for his role as the younger version of the protagonist in the 2004 independent film The Right Way. He continued to earn critical acclaim for his nuanced performances in a variety of genres.
In 2010, he starred as Craig Gilner in the coming-of-age comedy-drama It’s Kind of a Funny Story, further solidifying his reputation as a rising talent. He later took on the role of Paul in the psychological horror film It Follows (2014), a performance that was praised for its understated intensity.
Gilchrist’s versatility has also been evident in his roles in films such as Dark Summer (2015) and The Good Neighbor (2016), where he acted alongside veteran actor James Caan. In 2013, he won Best Actor at the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival for his role in the short film Nauseous Sailor.
| Birth Date: | 28 Sep, 1992 |
| Age: | 27 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Voice actor Television actor |
| Citizenship: | Canada |
| Birth Place: | London |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 400 thousand |
